RE: IML: sticky throttle

[<mmonsher@xxxxxxx>]

i read that you converted the ac to 134a.  My compressor just froze up and
shredded the belts...did you replace or rebuild the compressor?  did you
replace dryer/receiver?  or did you just evacuate, change adapters, and
replace with 134a?   mel  1966  crown imperial   67 new yorker

> IF it is a cable -- and I do not know whether it is or isn't on this
> model -- one thing that will cause the cable to stick inside the housing
> is if the ground strap from the engine to the body is either broken,
> missing, or not connected well at one end or the other.
>
> What happens is the electric ground for the body (think radio, lights,
> all other body-mounted electrical equipment) has to find a way back to
> the other end of that negative battery cable... which is bolted to the
> block.... and down a throttle cable or a shift cable is an easy path for
> it to get there.
>
> IN the process, it tends to weld the cable to the inside of the housing.
>
> So you might check your ground strap.  That's what it's there for.
>
> --Brooks in Dallas
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: mailing-list-owner@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> [mailto:mailing-list-owner@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of
> randalpark@xxxxxxx Sent: Monday, June 25, 2007 5:32 AM
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> Subject: Re: IML: sticky throttle
>
> I believe that the trottle is cable controlled. The metal cable is
> probably sticking inside the housing. My '65 Imperial is, and has been,
> doing this for years, but only enough to make it idle too fast once in
> a while. The same tap with the foot seems to release it. I think the
> cable should probably be replaced. It may be possible to soak it in
> something to free it up. The housing is synthetic, so be careful what
> you use. Probably, something silicone based would be best. Don't use
> WD-40. It is not a lubricant, but rather a cleaner. You may also see
> some light dirt build up where the cable protrudes from the housing on
> either end, you might try to rub this off with a fine grade of steel
> wool.
>
> Within the last few days I got the '65 Imperial going, and that old
> familiar problem reminded me of itself once again. I got my emergency
> brake cable replaced, new fuel pump, A/C converted to 134A, and it is
> going to the front end shop for some work tomorrow morning. I'll
> probably be working on that cable next, and I'll keep the list posted
> as I go through the steps.
>
> The extra spring was a good idea for a temporary fix, but now that it
> is sticking again, I am quite certain you need to do more.
>
> Paul W.
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: MIKE CINDY BECKER <mikeandcindyb@xxxxxxx>
> To: mailing-list <mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Sun, 24 Jun 2007 8:43 pm
> Subject: IML: sticky throttle
>
>
>
> Hi All,
>
>  
>
> About a month and a 1/2 ago my throttle on the 67 lebaron starting
> sticking , it would remain at whatever was the fastest speed I drove
> at, I had to tap the accelerator HARD to unstick it.. I went and put a
> stronger return spring on it and solved the problem, until last week
> and its doing it again. If I work the accelerator by hand it seems to
> work free. I researched the archives and did a web search on sticky
> throttles but had no luck . any body ever had this problem. thanks,
> mike 
>
>
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